Julius Malema Drops Major Announcement That Surprises Everyone
iReport South Africa | 27.07.2026 12:30
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced that Godrich Gardee, the party’s Deputy President, will be their candidate for mayor in the City of Mbombela. This decision comes as part of the party’s preparations for the upcoming local government elections, which are set for 2026. The announcement was made by EFF leader Julius Malema during the party’s 13th anniversary celebrations and the launch of their election manifesto in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. During the event, the party also revealed its candidates for several other important municipalities and metropolitan areas across South Africa.